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James Gordon on Healing Trauma

Jun 16, 2020

Dr. James Gordon, an esteemed psychiatrist and founder of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, dives into the transformative power of healing trauma. They discuss the common misconceptions about trauma and emphasize that healing is accessible to everyone. Practical techniques like soft belly breathing and movement are explored as antidotes to anxiety and emotional distress. Gordon also highlights successful trauma interventions in Kosovo, showcasing the power of community support in recovery. The conversation is rich with insights into personal empowerment and emotional growth.

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Intro

3min

Embracing Inner Wolves: Healing Through Trauma

17min

Navigating the Urgency of Hiring and Community Impact

2min

Healing Through Trauma: A Kosovo Initiative

16min

The Healing Power of Movement in Trauma Recovery

4min

Unlocking Emotional Expression

12min

Gratitude and Support for Community Engagement

2min

Dr. James Gordon is an American author and psychiatrist known for mind-body medicine. Dr. Gordon is internationally recognized for using self-awareness, self-care, and group support to heal population-wide psychological trauma. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine as well as the director of Mind Body Studies and clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School at Georgetown University. In this episode, he and Eric discuss his book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma.

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In This Interview, Dr. James Gordon and I Discuss Healing Trauma and…

His book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma
The two common and dangerous misconceptions about psychological trauma
That trauma comes to everyone sooner or later
How everyone can access the path to healing after trauma
Post Traumatic Transformation
The antidote to the fight or flight response
Ways to experience your own ability to shift feelings of anxiety to calm
The best time to start healing trauma
How to heal population-wide psychological trauma
His wartime work of healing trauma
Mind-body medicine
Techniques and expressive meditation for healing trauma
The role of drawing in dealing with trauma
The wise guide technique for accessing wisdom and healing trauma

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